Course of the Week: 5M2110 CI061ST – Corporate Transport Hospitality at Cavan Institute
Kickstart your career in the wonderful world of Tourism and Hospitality!
5M2110 CI061ST – Corporate Transport Hospitality at Cavan Institute is an unique one-year, full-time, Level 5 course that aims to train students to work as professional drivers or chauffeurs in the corporate transport hospitality and security sector. This course will appeal to mature students with experience/background in the state security services (An Garda Síochána, Defence Forces, Emergency Services). It will equip students with the skills set required to work in this sector, to ensure the safety and security of executive, corporate and VIP passengers.
The Corporate Transport Hospitality course will include customer service skills, interpersonal skills and intercultural awareness, guarding skills and security threat awareness. The course will also train students in basic motor vehicle maintenance, pre-journey vehicle inspection and health, safety and welfare practice and procedures.
Students will have the opportunity to prepare for the Special Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) test. In order to apply for this licence, students must hold a full driver’s licence and be aged 25 or over.
Entry Requirements:
Students must be over 25 and have a full driver’s licence. However, consideration will also be given to those under 23 who present with a Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA), LCVP or a QQI Level 4 award.
Apply directly through the college.
What will you study?
- Legal Practices & Procedures
- Security Industry Procedures
- Guarding Skills
- Safety and Health at Work
- Motor Vehicle Practice
- Behavioural Studies
- Occupational First Aid
- Tourism Principles and Practice
- Language (Beginners French or Spanish)
- Customer Service
- Work Experience
Always check with the college for the most up-to-date module listing.
What are the progression opportunities?
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO. Graduates of the Corporate Transport Hospitality course can progress to the level 6 course in Security Operations and Administration (Supervisory) at Cavan Institute.
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What type of jobs can I get from this course?
Opportunities for graduates of this course in Corporate Transport Hospitality may include working as chauffeurs or drivers for national and international ground transport operators in the emerging business and tourist markets both in Ireland and in Europe. Graduates may also decide to set up their own business, providing local chauffeuring services.
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